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SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane County judge officially declared the I-90 homeless encampment a chronic nuisance during a hearing on Thursday. In addition to the declaration, the judge found the city of Spokane established a clear and certain right to relief from the chronic nuisance. She also asked the city and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to devise a plan and timeframe to clear the camp by April 19.

Judge declares I-90 homeless camp a chronic nuisance, asks city and state to form clearing plan

Seattle, WA

SPOKANE, Wash. — A Washington photographer took advantage of the statewide lockdown in 2020 by capturing images of unusually empty streets in Seattle and Spokane. Photographer Jaymz Kennedy returned to Spokane on the anniversary of the lockdown, three years later, happy to see things back to normal. On March...

'Ghost town' | Looking back to Spokane streets when the state went into lockdown

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Cloudy weather is on its way this weekend, but Things 2 Do is tracking down some fun events in the area to beat the dreary day!. This week, take bunny pictures at River Park Square, attend a Gem Mineral & Jewelry show, a Spokane pop-up children's resale or an artist's market at the Wonder Building.

Things 2 Do | Spokane events happening March 24-26

SPOKANE, Wash. — The city of Spokane is asking a Spokane County judge to declare the I-90 homeless camp a chronic and drug nuisance property. They are also seeking a warrant of abatement in order to clean up the camp site. In a 25-page complaint filed Monday, the city...

City of Spokane asks judge to declare I-90 homeless camp a chronic nuisance, authorize warrant of abatement

SPOKANE, Wash. — It wasn't enough to pull out the snow shovels, but today's snow dusted cars and roofs, leaving many across the region wondering when will this winter weather finally be behind us?. "I'm over it," Spokane resident Sandra Bradshaw said. I'm definitely over the winter." But, winter...

Snow makes sudden return in Spokane with brief white out conditions along I-90

Liberty Lake, WA

SPOKANE, Wash. — Nightly closures on I-90 will begin Wednesday night between Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is advising drivers to plan ahead as delays are expected after construction continues on the new Kramer Parkway under crossing. WSDOT said crews will be...

Nightly closures on I-90 between Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake begin Wednesday

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Spokane's mayor and two city council members introduced an ordinance that would make drug use in public spaces illegal. The ordinance was introduced by Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward and council members Jonathan Bingle and Michael Cathcart. If approved, 'Safe Open Spaces Act,' would make "use of a controlled substance in public spaces without a prescription" a gross misdemeanor.

Public drug use could soon be illegal in Spokane

Sandpoint, ID

SANDPOINT, Idaho — By May 19, no planned deliveries will happen at Bonner General Health. The hospital announced late last week it was closing its labor and delivery services, citing a decrease in doctors, patients, and the legal and political climate in Idaho. That's already having an impact on...

Expectant parents face uncertainty and long drives with closure of Bonner General's maternity services

SPOKANE, Wash. — A band of heavy snow set up over Spokane's South Hill Friday night, coating the area in a blanket of fresh accumulation in a matter of minutes. The heavy snowfall was very localized, some areas just down the road missed out entirely. This is what we...

Heavy snow falls on Spokane Friday night

A new idea to protect North Idaho College’s campus from outside development, should it lose accreditation, has emerged. Public records show that some officials with the city of Coeur d’Alene have discussed the idea of working with NIC trustees to rezone the campus, forming a “university district.”

City of Coeur d’Alene officials discussed the idea of forming a 'university district'

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — North Idaho College won’t change athletics conferences any time soon — and recent efforts to do so reportedly jeopardized NIC’s relationship with the Northwest Athletic Conference. NIC President Nick Swayne revealed during Wednesday night’s trustee meeting that the National Junior College Athletic...

North Idaho College athletics conference change unlikely

SPOKANE, Wash. — The cause of death for a man found near Spokane's High Bridge Park has been ruled a homicide by the Spokane County Medical Examiner. According to a press release from the Spokane Police Department, 57-year-old Nicholas A. Wright's body was found near the park on a remote hillside between Inland Empire and W. Sunset Blvd. around 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Spokane County Medical Examiner rules death of man found near High Bridge Park a homicide

SPOKANE, Wash. — The South Hill Library celebrated its reopening after more than a year of renovations with a new play space, study spaces and computers. "We've got a lot of new things to look forward to, including the turkey tree tops children's play space, two new study rooms for study pods and updated amenities like carpet, lighting and shelving," said Alina Murcar, the Spokane Public Library communications manager. "All of this is coming together to really make a 21st-century library experience,"

South Hill Library reopens after renovations

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — One person is in critical condition after a house fire in North Spokane on Thursday morning. At this time, SPD Major Crimes detectives have developed probable cause to arrest 36-year-old Jenny K. Barden for first-degree arson. Police say her whereabouts are currently unknown. Barden is...

Firefighters investigating North Spokane house fire, police seeking suspect

SPOKANE, Wash. — Paul Dillon has announced his campaign for Spokane City Council District 2. Dillon is Vice President of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho (PPGWNI). In a press release, Dillon said he is running for a more inclusive approach to city government.

Paul Dillon announces campaign for Spokane City Council position

Spokane Valley, WA

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Spokane Valley's Northwood neighborhood. According to firefighters with the Spokane Valley Fire District 9 (SVFD9), a house located north of Millwood caught fire early Wednesday morning. Firefighters said nobody was injured and they are trying to extinguish...

Spokane Valley firefighters battle house fire in a Northwood neighborhood

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police are seeking help in identifying the suspect in a hit and run that occurred on the 1400 block of East Illinois around 4 p.m. Thursday. According to police, the victim was trying to jump start his car before being pinned by another vehicle. The suspect reportedly fled the area, leaving the victim hospitalized with severe injuries.

SPD seeking help identifying suspect in hit and run that left victim severely injured

SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane mom is in jail after being accused of blowing drug smoke into her one-year-old son's face. Kandyse M. Lewis, 35, faces one endangerment with a controlled substance charge. The one-year-old boy went to the hospital to be checked out. Court documents show a witness told police this was no accident. It was intentional.

Court docs: Spokane mom accused of using meth pipe, blowing smoke into 1-year-old baby's face

Deer Park, WA

DEER PARK, Wash. — Crews are investigating a house fire that left one dead on the 36500 block of North Echo Road just outside of Deer Park. According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, crews responded to the fire that left one dead just after 7 p.m. Tuesday night. Firefighters and officers are investigating what initially led to the fire at this time.

Crews investigating deadly house fire just outside Deer Park

SPOKANE, Wash. — Update: At this time, all cars have been cleared from the scene and all lanes of eastbound I-90 are reopened, according to WSP. Original: Crews are currently responding to a crash involving multiple cars on eastbound I-90 just west of Division. Three out of four lanes...

3 lanes blocked after crash involving multiple cars on eastbound I-90 just west of Division

SPOKANE, Wash. — The jury now has the case in Jonathan Ryser's vehicular homicide trial. Jurors heard from two final defense witnesses Tuesday morning, including Ryser himself, before starting deliberations late in the afternoon. Ryser testified about the morning in June 2020 when he hit Kerry Wiltzius, who was...

Jonathan Ryser takes the stand in his vehicular homicide trial, jury starts deliberating

POST FALLS, Idaho — Post Falls American Legion Post 143 removed a Confederate flag from its display of historical American battle flags in response to outcry on social media. "It has come to our attention that someone has taken issue with one of the flags in our historical section...

Confederate flag pulled from American Legion display

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Kootenai County home-sharing program opening applications in February

KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — Kootenai County residents in search of affordable housing will soon have a new resource to help them find it, as reported by...

Kootenai County home-sharing program opening applications in February

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